Okay folks, just a couple of years late in getting this done, but we’ve finally posted the Song Debriefings and lyrics to all of my albums, including the “brand new” ones for Scarce. I hope you’ll find a moment or two to visit the Sounds page and read up.

Just wanted to make everyone aware that recording of the new album has quietly and officially begun. With Ben Shive acting as maestro, I feel as though I’m in very good and capable hands. He’s a funny guy and is very encouraging in his thoughts on the songs, so I’m glad for his company and direction. Though there is no album title or set release date, I am aiming for a late fall 2008 release. It would be a good thing indeed to get the record out before Christmas. No promises, but a boy sure can dream.

By “going viral” and “blogging it out”, I will attempt to log this, the recording events in all their glory & humanity, as we go along and as the process shapes up (or ships out). I’d be thrilled if you checked in from time to time, asked any pressing questions you might have, comment, yawn on screen, whatever suits your fancy. I’m here and am glad you’re still tuned in. The Middle of the Storm.

You guys are awfully quiet these days. No commentary must mean one thing: Eric, you are boring our socks off. Fair enough. So, to lighten the mood, here’s a video that my wife made. It’s not Spielbergian, or Coppolaic, but it’s still sweet and makes me laugh — ah, sweet laughter. Speaking of…

I watched the movie Lars and the Real Girl last night with Andrew Peterson and his brother, Pete at The Warren. This movie was fantastic on so many levels; such rich characters, so noble, so authentic. If only I knew how to treat others with such dignity.